Exciting New Home Development in Yakima Valley

Exploring the Growth of New Construction in Yakima, Washington

If you’ve been keeping your eye on the housing market in Yakima, Washington, you’ve probably noticed the uptick in new construction projects. And believe me, the changes aren’t just small updates or basic builds. We’re talking thoughtful development, innovative features, and communities being planned with long-term living in mind. As someone who lives and works right here in the valley, I'm stoked to show you all that’s happening from West Valley out to the southern stretches of town. Whether you’re dreaming of a custom build or simply want to see what’s being developed around here, let’s dive into what’s new and exciting in the Yakima housing scene.

Perry Tech: Where Education Meets Real Estate

Let’s kick things off with a spot close to my heart, and truly, close to the community. Perry Technical Institute is more than just a school, it’s a launchpad for skilled builders, electricians, HVAC techs, and more. And best of all, they’re putting those skills to work in the real world by building one custom home each year right here in Yakima.

This year’s home? Oh my goodness, it’s a stunner. Nestled out in West Valley, this nearly 2, 500 square foot build includes:

• Three bedrooms and two bathrooms
• A roomy three-car garage, hello, space for your toys and tools
• State-of-the-art finishes like granite countertops and high-end appliances
• Smart kickplate lighting that welcomes you home with a soft glow
• Fully equipped EV charging station in the garage
• Modern insulation and windows that exceed Washington’s energy efficiency standards

And here’s the amazing part, students constructed every part of this home, from the framing to the final polish, all under the guidance of experienced instructors. It’s a great example of how skilled trades education is directly impacting our community, one house at a time. The price? Around $600, 000, which truly reflects the craftsmanship, energy savings, and high-quality materials poured into this home.

A Little Local Backstory

When I pulled up to this home and started filming, I saw a group of students smiling from ear to ear as they showed off their work. One of them said, “Ms. Miketa, wait until you see the lighting trick in the kitchen!” Sure enough, when I stepped inside, the cabinet LEDs lit the room up like a warm welcome hug. These students aren’t just textbook trained, they’re real-world ready, and it shows in every corner of this house.

Champions Parkway: A Master-Planned Community with Diversity in Design

After visiting Perry Tech’s gem, we drove over to Champions Parkway, and y’all, this is where the word “vision” takes on a whole new meaning. This development is transforming what used to be simple farmland into a thriving community with personality, variety, and some seriously smart planning.

Located near 52nd and Ahtanum, this 21-acre parcel is starting off with:

• 93 single-family homes
• 46 common wall properties (shared walls typically between garages)
• A planned total of six development phases over the coming years

This is no cookie-cutter neighborhood either. There are approximately six different builders contributing to Champions Parkway, which means you get:

• Diverse home designs and floor plans
• Different finishes and styles for every taste
• Flexibility to find a home that feels like your home

The starting price point? Around the mid 350s, with larger, high-end homes nearing the $600, 000 mark. That offers a wide range of options for both first-time buyers and those looking to upgrade or downsize into something modern and fresh.

A Vision for Community Living

Champions Parkway isn’t just about homes, it’s about creating a lifestyle. Phase one alone is shaping up beautifully, but future phases will include:

• RV parking and camping areas for visiting relatives (or your own weekend adventures)
• Recreational amenities like pickleball and tennis courts
• Community swimming pool
• Event spaces and shared features to bring neighbors together

And guess what? Perry Tech is involved here too! They’ve secured multiple lots within Champions Parkway, which means students will be continuing their homebuilding magic in this very neighborhood for years to come.

The Ripple Impact: Soozo Park and the Surrounding Area

One huge benefit of Champions Parkway’s location is its proximity to Soozo Park. If you’re new to Yakima, Soozo isn’t just any park. It’s a full-on athletic and event campus, featuring:

• Volleyball courts
• Expansive soccer fields
• Pickleball facilities
• And yes, a vision for hosting major tournaments and concerts

The influence of Soozo Park is already being felt. A hotel is planned, plus restaurants and convenience stops to help support visitors. It's a rare blend of outdoor recreation and local economic development, and it makes nearby neighborhoods like Champions Parkway even more attractive.

It’s wild to think that when I first started in real estate here, this area was all barns, tumbleweeds, and the occasional hesitant cow. Now, it’s a place where families will plant roots, kids will walk to the park, and neighbors will chat over their shared fences. That kind of transformation is what makes Yakima so special.

The Need for Housing, and the Opportunity

Yakima isn’t unique in needing more housing, but we are standing out in how we’re meeting that need. Strategic developments like Champions Parkway and hands-on programs like Perry Tech’s builds are helping folks at every price point find a place to call home.

These homes aren’t just shelter, they’re opportunities for:

• Energy-efficient living that saves money AND the planet
• Modern amenities like EV charging, smart features, and sleek finishes
• Access to parks, recreation, and thoughtful neighborhood design

And perhaps most importantly, they give first-time buyers a way to break into the market with quality and confidence. With options starting in the mid 300s, home ownership in Yakima is still within reach, something many markets around the country just can’t say anymore.

Looking Ahead: Yakima’s Bright, Build-Filled Future

What excites me the most isn’t just what’s already built, but what’s on the horizon. Communities are expanding not only in West Valley and South Yakima, but also in places like Selah, Union Gap, and Terrace Heights. We’re seeing the kind of thoughtful growth that balances beauty, practicality, and true community living.

Whether you’re browsing available homes in Yakima or just curious about what life is like around here, the Valley is buzzing with new energy. And hey, if you want up-close peeks like this one, don’t forget to check out the channel. We post home tours, neighborhood walkthroughs, and plenty of local flavor!

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re thinking about buying or building in Yakima, you don’t have to do it alone. Feel free to reach out to us. Let’s chat about your goals, whether it’s your dream custom home, a smart investment, or your very first place. That next step begins with great info and conversations, and I’m here for all of it.

Wrapping It Up

From student-built masterpieces in West Valley to master-planned growth at Champions Parkway, Yakima’s new construction scene is absolutely thriving. These projects are bringing fresh, energy-efficient homes to families, long-term benefits to the community, and opportunities for people at every stage of their homeownership journey.

So whether you're driving past new roofs rising against the farmland skies or walking through the models with that sparkle in your eyes, just know this: Yakima is growing in all the right ways. Thanks for joining me on this tour through the new construction shaping our valley, and don’t forget to explore other posts to stay connected with the latest in local living, housing, and community happenings across Yakima, Washington.

Full Video Transcript

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I'm excited to take you around the valley today as we explore new construction happening across the valley. First stop, Perry Tech's latest build. Perry Tech Community College is a technical college and they have a construction department. That department builds one home every year. What an incredible way for students to really learn their craft when it comes to how do I build a home? All the way from hanging sheetrock framing, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, all of that under the watchful eye of Perry Tech and the incredible team of teachers and professors there. We're here at this home. It's nearly 2500 square ft. Three-car garage, three bed, two bath. We're on a goodiz lot. We're here in West Valley. The features that they are using for new construction today, oh man, they're amazing. Gorgeous brand new style granite countertops. We've got a EV station in the garage. Super high-end appliances, kickplate lighting, which means as soon as you walk in the room, all the cabinet under lighting turns on. It's so amazing. There's energy efficiency uh features here, not only with the R value of the insulation that's currently used, but also the windows that are used. With the new standards of energy efficiency required by the state, this home meets all of them, if it doesn't even exceed it, it is a great start for our new construction tour across the valley. A home like this is going to be just around 600, 000, maybe a little bit above, but just to give you an idea of what you get for high-end finishes, brand new construction located here in the West Valley. Next up, we're going to head to a brand new development called Champions Parkway. It's going to be a multi-use development. The developer has incredible vision for that development and he's delivered many times before. So, watch out Yakma. We've got some incredible new construction projects and new communities coming our way. We're at Champions Parkway. This is a 21 acre parcel, phase one of this development. We're off of 52nd and Autanum. It all used to be farmland out here and now it's going to be an incredible planned community. Going on behind me is about 93 single family homes and approximately 46 common walls, which means they share a wall between the garage typically. This again is only phase one. This is a sixphase project on the south side of town. In the future, it will have an RV parking and RV camping. It's going to have recreational pickle ball, tennis courts. It's going to have a swimming pool. It's going to have community amenities and things like that. This will be the second largest plan community that we've seen in Yakama in decades. The first, of course, would be out at Apple Tree, where they continue to expand, taking down orchards and building an incredible, very high-end community. Prices here are going to start in the mid 350s at this time, right around 355, 357, and then they're going to go all the way up to just under 600, 000. One of the features I really like about this development is that we don't have just one builder in here. In fact, at this time, there's approximately six different builders in this 21 acre buildout. What that means for the consumer and for you is more depth and variety of home style and the types of things that you might be looking for. Otherwise, they all look exactly the same one after another. So, I'm really pleased that the developer of this has taken that into account and is opening up the door for other builders to come in. We were at Perry Tech when we started off. In fact, Perry Tech has also secured multiple lots here. They do one of those new build homes a year and potentially in the future they could do more than one. Now that they've secured these lots for years to come, this will allow them to continue to build custom homes for their students. So, back to phase one, we are really close to a very important park called Soozo, which is a large athletic park. Volleyball, soccer fields, you name it, pickle ball courts. It's an event center. The family that has created the Soozo Park has a big vision for sports in the Yakima Valley. There's a hotel that's going to be coming in and some fast food restaurants and so forth. All of that is really going to be a driver, a huge economic driver for our community because it allows us then to bring in large sporting events, large soccer tournaments, volleyball tournaments, you name it, concerts. we can bring those in and house those people and entertain them when they come to Yaka. Of course, it's a big push into the financial uh base of our our local economy. I never would have imagined they would build homes out here. Right behind me, you'll see when we throw up the drone, it's surrounded by cow pastures. We got old barns. We got tumble weeds. And here, this great vision to turn it all into a housing development. There's no question we need housing just like the rest of America. Yaka is just the same. And this one really is offering at entrylevel price point so that people can begin the American dream of home ownership. So so much good stuff coming. I want to continue to highlight new construction options that are coming into the valley so that you can see the growth and possibility of what's really happening across the valley, not only in Yaka, but Cila, Union Gap, Terrace Heights, and on the other side of the gap. I hope you enjoyed this tour of some of the new construction happening across the valley. I want to be sure to keep bringing it to you so you get to learn everything that's happening in Yaka, not only housing, but what's happening across the valley. 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